Highclere Castle, Hampshire Peter Orr Photography/Getty Images The “real” Downtown Abbey, Highclere was built in the late 17th century, making it one of England’s youngest major castles.

The 900-year-old castle is the subject of a Channel 4 documentary, featuring Stephen Fry, focusing on its expensive ...

England has far larger castles (Windsor) and others that are more steeped in history (Tower of London). But none boasts that textbook form of Bodiam Castle in East Sussex.

Lancaster Castle is a medieval castle and former prison in Lancashire, which is believed to date back 1,000 years. One of England's best-preserved castles, it is a must visit monument.

Europe is home to thousands of castles, with over 4,000 of these being found in the UK. With these numbers, it's perhaps unsurprising that a number of Europe's most beautiful castles can be found ...

Most Beautiful Castles in the UK 5. Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland If you’re looking for romance, this is the castle for you.